Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts- Page 379

2021 Jeep Gladiator Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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SAFETY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s 

weight + weight of the child 

restraint) for using the Tether 

Anchor with the seat belt to attach 

a forward facing child restraint?

Weight limit of the Child Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when 

using the seat belt to install a 

forward facing child restraint, up to 

the recommended weight limit of 

the child restraint.

Can the rear-facing child restraint 

touch the back of the front 

passenger seat?

Yes

Contact between the front 

passenger seat and the child 

restraint is allowed, if the child 

restraint manufacturer also allows 

contact.

Can the rear head restraints be 

removed?

Yes

The center head restraint can be 

removed if it interferes with the 

installation of the child restraint.

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to 

tighten the seat belt against the 

belt path of the child restraint?

No

Do not twist the buckle stalk in a 

seating position with an ALR 

retractor.

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  • SAFETY 377 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint?
  • Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat?
  • Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the rear head restraints be removed?
  • Yes The center head restraint can be removed if it interferes with the installation of the child restraint. Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint?

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